JioStar, the exclusive broadcast and digital streaming partner for the ongoing ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, recorded an astounding 20.6 crore TV viewers during the India vs Pakistan clash on February 23, 2025.
The thrilling match in Dubai went on to become the second most-watched cricket game in BARC history (excluding World Cup matches). The match outperformed the previous 50-over India vs Pakistan encounter in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023. The TVR ratings for the Dubai match were around 11% higher than the Ahmedabad encounter during the 2023 ODI World Cup.
The recent match saw Virat Kohli become the fastest to 14,000 ODI runs, ultimately drawing a stunning 2609 crore minutes of TV time.
On this achievement, a JioStar – Sports, spokesperson commented, “JioStar is scaling new heights as far as India’s experience of marquee sporting events is concerned. Combining the power of deep consumer focus, immersive storytelling, universalised access and incisive marketing, Star Sports has galvanised the interest in this age-old rivalry. We remain committed to serving fans, deepening fandom and recruiting new cohorts.”
Star Sports also organised a schedule that included special shows such as “Thank You Pakistan…Jeetega Hindustan,” which featured legends from both countries such as Navjot Singh Sidhu, Yuvraj Singh, Shahid Afridi, and Inzamam-Ul-Haq, and “Follow the Blues,” which followed the Indian team’s preparations before the big day. Live coverage on Star Sports began at 8 AM on match day, with “Dil Se India” displaying preparations and anticipation for the summit showdown. In addition, 2.2 crore viewers saw Star Sports’ live before, mid, and post-match shows, which were part of the live broadcast.
There is no stopping Indian fans’ enthusiasm as the 2025 Champions Trophy is set to conclude with the unbeaten Men In Blue facing New Zealand in the championship showdown on March 9. This might be another moment of triumph for Team India, assuming they get crowned winners again following the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.